Trinidad and Tobago journalists seek changes to police bill over press freedom
Journalists in Trinidad and Tobago want a police powers bill amended, warning it threatens press freedom as the government seeks to curb crime.
The Chestnut Post Staff ·
Journalists in Trinidad and Tobago are urging swift changes to new legislation expanding police search and seizure powers, warning that it could undermine press freedom.
The Special Operations Bill 2026 passed on 24 September. Journalists have called for an urgent amendment to address their concerns.
The government says the legislation is intended to combat high crime and murder rates in the Caribbean nation.
Originally reported by The Guardian. Read the full story at The Guardian
